Jesus began talking with the crowds and with his disciples, warning them against becoming like the Pharisees and the teachers of the law. They were so caught up in the externals of religion and with following their traditions that they failed to show love, justice and mercy. They twisted and distorted the word of God … Continue reading Seven Woes
Encouragement
My Heart Cries
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 5:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the songs “Blessed Are You” and “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 15-16 (selected vv. NASB). In Distress (15:1-3, 5) The oracle concerning Moab. Surely in a night Ar of Moab is devastated and ruined; Surely … Continue reading My Heart Cries
To My Beloved
I believe the Lord Jesus gave me this song as a letter from him to his church. This is about humbling ourselves before God and under his mighty hand, that he may lift us up in due time. We are to submit ourselves to God. We are to be self-controlled and alert, because our enemy … Continue reading To My Beloved
The Cockroach
Monday, September 7, 2015, 6:43 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 14:28-32 (NASB). In the year that King Ahaz died this oracle came: “Do not rejoice, O Philistia, all of you, Because the rod that struck you is … Continue reading The Cockroach
Teach Them
I was praying for various people I love who are still blinded by sin’s deceitfulness. My heart was heavy with care and concern for their lives. I began praying this first verse to the Lord, which is actually Jesus’ commission to Paul as recorded in Acts 26:16-18, before it actually became the first verse to … Continue reading Teach Them
So It Will Stand
Sunday, September 6, 2015, 6:39 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed Are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 14:24-27 (NASB). The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it … Continue reading So It Will Stand
Rely on The Lord
Friday, September 4, 2015, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are you Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 10 (selected vv. NASB). Who Withhold Justice (vv. 1-4) Woe to those who enact evil statutes And to those who constantly record unjust decisions, So as … Continue reading Rely on The Lord
Walking in The Light
If you ever want to know what it truly means to be saved and to be in Christ, and whether or not repentance and obedience to Christ are really required by God for salvation, then read the book of 1 John. He pulls no punches. He tells it like it is. He does not soft … Continue reading Walking in The Light
Break the Yoke
Thursday, September 3, 2015, 12:35 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 8-9 (selected vv. NASB). Our Sanctuary (8:11-14a) For thus the Lord spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the … Continue reading Break the Yoke
Brokenness
Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 7:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Unless You are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 6:1-10 (NASB). Holy is The Lord (vv. 1-4) In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and … Continue reading Brokenness
